Devin Booker has 25 points, Suns beat Thunder for 8th straight win

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Devin Booker had 25 points, 12 assists and a career-high six steals to help the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 124-104 on Thursday night.

Booker played point guard with All-Star Chris Paul out with a fractured right thumb. Booker finished with a season-high assist total and helped the Suns win their eighth straight game.

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"I thought Devin managed the game well," Suns coach Monty Williams said.

Oklahoma City collapsed on big man Deandre Ayton, limiting him to six points on five shots. Cameron Johnson and Mikal Bridges each scored 21 points for the Suns, who have won 19 of 20 to improve to 49-10.

The Suns will try to turn Paul's absence into a growing experience.

"I feel like we can only get better from this," Suns forward Jae Crowder said. "Obviously, we’ve put ourselves in position to to have a cushion. But at the same time, we’re playing for something. We’re playing purposeful basketball each and every night."

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (7) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, in Oklahoma City.  (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City with 32 points in his return after missing 10 games because of a sprained right ankle. Rookie guard Josh Giddey, who had 15 points, nine rebounds and six assists, said he was glad to see Gilgeous-Alexander back.

"Love playing with him," Giddey said. "I think that chemistry is getting better and better over time. I think in a few years, we’re going to be one of the best backcourts in the league. So growing with